Programmer Machinist
About the job
- Proficiency in CNC machine programming, setup, and operation using FANUC controls and G and M codes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, machining instructions, and machine operating requirements.
- Knowledge of indexable tooling, boring tools, gauges, and inspection fixtures.
- Strong mathematical skills to calculate finished dimensions.
- Ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels, work collaboratively, and meet production deadlines or promptly communicate schedule risks.
- Operate multiple machines as required, monitor equipment performance, and measure and record required dimensions and production data.
- Interpret blueprints, machining instructions, and engineered drawings to determine machining methods and ensure components meet specified requirements.
- Identify, obtain, or recommend cutting tools and fixtures needed to achieve specified dimensions and tolerances.
- Secure workpieces in fixtures, presses, or machine mounts and position gaging equipment to support consistent, repeatable production.
- Set and adjust feed rates, rotational speeds, and machine settings for CNC Swiss Mill operations, using appropriate hand tools as needed.
- Inspect and validate machined components against specifications using micrometers, gauges, inspection fixtures, and an involute checker when available; record required dimensional data.
- Calculate machining dimensions using shop mathematics to maintain part accuracy and repeatability.
- Machine plastic and other nonmetallic materials when required, following applicable departmental procedures and production specifications.
- Experience with custom or production machining involving different materials, products, and component sizes.
- Experience with Haas-Robo Drill, Tsugami Swiss, Mazak, or comparable CNC machines.
About the company
Solve Industrial Motion Group designs, manufactures, and distributes industrial-grade bearings and power transmission components. It serves OEMs and distributors with a catalog of metric and American-standard parts, including mounted and unmounted bearings, belts, sheaves, timing pulleys, couplings, roller chains, and custom-designed components, supported by a nationwide distribution network and regional stocking for same-day shipping. The company grew by consolidating PTI, IPTCI Bearings, and LMS Bearings and later acquiring Tritan, SST Bearings, MasterDrive, and Bearings Limited, forming a one-stop shop under Audax Private Equity. Its goal is to be a leading full-service supplier for diverse industries, enabling OEMs to source everything from one partner with fast, reliable delivery and engineering support.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1994
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- December 2025 D&D Global added power belts, expanding Solve's drivetrain breadth.
- October 2025 B&B Manufacturing gave Solve North America's largest synchronous drive pulley franchise.
- October 2025 Miller Bearing strengthened conveyor bearings, sharpening Solve's material-handling position.
What critics are saying
- Roller Bearing Company sued Solve for trademark infringement in December 2024; brands face distraction.
- Nuveen Churchill held Solve subordinated debt in 2025, signaling heavy sponsor leverage and refinancing pressure.
- Serial acquisitions since 2021 risk integration failures; a bad rollout can erase cross-sell gains.
What makes Solve IMG unique
- Solve combines bearings, power transmission, and conveyor systems under one North American platform.
- October 2025 acquisitions of B&B and Miller deepened domestic manufacturing and made-to-order capability.
- The 2026 Charlotte fulfillment center centralizes 282,134 square feet for faster shipping and stocking.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account